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May 2, 2025
An astronomer explores the cosmos and the limits of what science can test. Plus, how the mysterious properties of pasta—like how it bends, coils, and breaks—have been tested by physicists for decades. And, millions of years ago, iguanas somehow got from North America to Fiji. Scientists think they made the trip on a raft of fallen vegetation.
How ‘Flame’ Malware Hijacks a Computer
This malware spies, eavesdrops and writes home with data from infected computers.
Paralyzed Rats Walk, Even Sprint After Rehab
Paralyzed rats regain their footing after rehab forges new connections between brain and spinal cord.
Lightning Bug of a Different Color
Forget the fireflies, some millipedes glow in the dark too.
Remembering a Son in Immortal Bird
A father reflects on family life, heartbreaking loss, and how he thinks the medical system failed his son.
Can Technology Deliver Better Health Care?
Got high blood pressure? There’s an app for that!
The Many Lifestyles of Muck-Dwelling Microbes
From barely-alive to bits of a biocomputer, a look at two different microbes and their unusual stories.
Why Ignorance Trumps Knowledge in Scientific Pursuit
Neuroscientist Stuart Firestein discusses why ignorance is key to scientific discovery.
What’s The Secret To Great Tomato Flavor?
Horticulturalist Harry Klee is on a mission to bring great taste back to the supermarket tomato.
Breaking Out Of A Web Of Fear
After brief therapy, arachnophobes touch tarantulas and have lasting changes in fear response.
Tick Talk: Lyme Disease Under The Microscope
A look at Lyme disease, the illness linked to a multibillion-dollar banking blunder.